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Porsche proves the benefits of V2G technology by pooling its EVs together to help stabilize electrical grids

April 8, 2022

Porsche AG is testing the possibilities of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology in its EVs, but taking it a step further. Rather than just deliver EVs like the Taycan that can supply energy back to the grid rather than just pull from it, Porsche has run a V2G pilot program that utilizes “swarms” of EVs whose high-voltage batteries are pooled to help keep the local electrical grid…

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Tesla is going to build a solar and Megapack farm to power a new Bitcoin mining facility

April 8, 2022

Tesla is going to build a solar and Megapack farm for energy storage that is going to power a new Bitcoin mining facility in partnership with both Blockstream and Jack Dorsey’s Blocks (formerly Square). Early in 2021, Tesla invested $1.5 billion in Bitcoin. Shortly after…

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Did Lectric eBikes, known for its cult-favorite low-cost electric bike, just cryptically tease a new model?

April 8, 2022

Phoenix, Arizona-based may have just dropped a teaser about a new model destined to join its lineup of low-cost electric bikes. The brand is famous for its Lectric XP, which was replaced last year by the upgraded Lectric XP 2.0. The low-cost 28 mph (45 km/h) folding electric…

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Nissan announces prototype facility for solid-state batteries, plans for EV integration in 2028

April 8, 2022

During a livestream out of Japan this morning, Nissan Motor Company unveiled plans to bring laminated solid-state batteries to market by 2028, beginning with a prototype production facility. The decision is part of Nissan’s “Ambition 2030” strategy, which will now include plans to launch an EV powered by solid-state batteries in 2028. Nissan Motor Corporation ($NSANY) has been…

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Fiido X electric bike’s frame can apparently break in half, company issues recall

April 8, 2022

If you’ve got a Fiido X electric bike at home, now you have a pretty magnesium sculpture. That’s because the company has issued an urgent notice for owners to stop using the e-bike after a frame defect has been discovered that causes the bike to break in two. The Fiido…

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Tesla delivered the first made-in-Texas Model Y, but it is still being vague about the new version

April 8, 2022

Tesla has officially delivered the first made-in-Texas Model Y vehicles, but it is still being vague about the new version of the electric SUV, especially regarding the specs and pricing. The Cyber Rodeo event yesterday marked the opening of Gigafactory Texas, which was…

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Exclusive: Full specs leaked for the 45 mph ONYX CTY2 electric moped

April 8, 2022

We learned earlier this week that California-based electric moped manufacturer ONYX was rebooting the short-lived CTY electric moped. That lower-cost model, with half of the speed of its bigger brother, the RCR, was put on the back burner a few years ago in favor of the much higher-demanded and higher-performance model. But now ONYX has given it new life with the CTY2, and bumped its performance…

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DeLorean Motor Company teases reveal date and sleek image of its gull-winged EV, CEO divulges a full line of new models [Update]

April 8, 2022

Gas? Where we’re going, we don’t need gas. DeLorean Motor Company, the short-lived 1980s automaker behind the DMC DeLorean sports car turned pop culture staple thanks to the Back to the Future franchise, is returning with an EV model. The DeLorean EV concept has just…

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Chase partners with EVgo to pilot DC fast chargers at 50 of its US branches

April 8, 2022

Chase bank announced a new partnership with fast charging network EVgo to implement a pilot program of DC fast chargers for EVs at 50 of its branch locations. As part of an expanded focus on sustainability, the commercial banking business plans to grow its on-site solar…

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Quick Charge Podcast: April 7, 2022

April 8, 2022

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on Saturday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as…